Flying from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Pokhara and Kathmandu are in the same timezone, UTC+5:47.
Every week, there are 181 Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 06:40 Buddha Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:20 with Buddha Air.
Your PKR to KTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like May, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport, so jetting to Kathmandu (and then discovering more of Nepal!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Buddha Air.
Among carriers operating PKR to KTM flights, Yeti Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is $167. A round-trip fare is currently $342. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from PKR to KTM by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Pokhara Airport (PKR)
To get to Pokhara Airport from central Pokhara, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PKR? If you're catching an early flight from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you have a late Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near KTM:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore parts of Kathmandu that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Spark Car.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport to the centre of Kathmandu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kathmandu in March.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PKR to KTM in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Patan is another must-experience destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without a visit to Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.